MIDTERM TEST 1

(Correct answers are highlighted in green.)

I. Choose a word/phrase that best answers the questions given.

Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others?

1. A. detox B. scenic C. explore D. detail

2. A. break B. sea C. heat D. treat

3. A. chemical B. rainforest C. wonderful D. addicted

Which word has a different stress pattern from that of

the others?

A. council B. disturb C. maintain D. admire

Answer to question 4*
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1. Mary: I got dizzy yesterday and went to the

doctor. Sam:

Answer to question 5*

A. I didn’t see the doctor.

B. When will you go home?

C. I’m sorry to hear that. What did he say?

D. Yesterday it rained very heavily.

2. Mark: It’s quite cold outside. I suggest staying indoors to keep ourselves

warm. John: .

Answer to question 6*

A. What does the doctor suggest?

B. I think you’re right.

C. Don’t eat vegetables and fruits.

D. That doesn’t sound healthy.

3. Teresa: I’ve just presented to you the report.

Answer to question 7*

A. That’s nice enough.

B. No problem.

C. Thank you for your attention.

D. Don’t mention it.

4. Tom: The exam is over. Shall we go somewhere to chill out? Maybe a

movie? Joe:
Answer to question 8*

A. No worries.

B. That sounds fascinating.

C. Don’t mention it.

D. I’m sorry to hear that.

5. Diana: I heard that the government will implement a new law on smoking in public

places. Liz:

Answer to question 9*

A. Really? Where did you hear the noise?

B. OK, let’s do it.

C. Yes, I do.

D. That’s the best news I’ve ever expected.

6. We ate lunch in the , where they served pizza and

salad. Answer to question 9*

A. summit

B. cafeteria

C. council

D. rainforest

7. Only employees have to the building after 6

PM. Answer to question 11*

A. truth

B. process

C. access

D. formation

8. She knew there was a of getting lost, but she still went hiking

alone. Answer to question 12*

A. benefit
B. risk

C. accident

D. access

9. Can you the story in a few

sentences? Answer to question 13*

A. promote

B. communicate

C. summarize

D. explore

10. It's important to a balanced diet to stay

healthy. Answer to question 14*

A. rise

B. maintain

C. spoil

D. own
II. Look at the picture. Choose the best answer for questions 15 and 16.

15. Look at the sign below. What does it

mean? Answer to question 15*

A. You should walk with your shoes on.

B. You should not walk on the grass.

C. You should remove your shoes.

D. You should not wear black shoes.

16. Look at the label below. Where will you probably see this

label? Answer to question 16*

A. On a potato chip bag

B. On a flu medicine bottle

C. On a milk powder bag

D. On a wine bottle
III. Read the following letter. Then choose the best answer for questions 17, 18, 19, 20, 21,
and 22.

Junk food is (17) food that many people like to eat. It includes things like chips, candy,
soda, and fast food. These foods often have too (18) sugar, fat, and salt. They also have
a lot of calories but not many vitamins or (19) . Eating too much junk food can be bad for
your bones, heart, and overall health. It can also make people gain weight and feel tired.

Many people eat junk food because it is cheap, tasty, and easy to find. Fast food restaurants
and stores sell it everywhere. Some people even become (20) to junk food because it is
made to taste really good. However, eating too much junk food can be a risk (21) your
health. It is important to maintain a healthy diet by eating fruits, vegetables, and
homemade meals.

To stay healthy, people should try to eat less junk food and drink more water. Reading food
labels can help you access better food (22) . If you eat junk food sometimes, it is okay,
but not too much. In short, if we summarize the main idea, junk food is fun to eat, but eating
too much can harm our bodies. Making healthy choices is always better!

Answer to question 17*

A. harmless

B. unhealthy

C. beneficial

D. raw

Answer to question 18*

A. many

B. much

C. more

D. most

Answer to question 19*

A. inaccessible

B. nutrients

C. access

D. cafeteria
Answer to question 20*

A. addicted

B. limited

C. accessible

D. thrilling

Answer to question 21*

A. for

B. to

C. from

D. in

Answer to question 22*

A. truth

B. choices

C. myth

D. volume

IV. Read the following passage. Decide if the statements from 23 to 26 are True or False,
and choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) for the questions 27 and 28.

Sea pollution is a big problem for the environment. It happens when people throw trash,
chemicals, and plastic into the ocean. Many factories dump waste into the water, and oil spills
make the sea dirty. Plastic pollution is one of the biggest dangers. Things like plastic bags and
bottles do not break down easily. They stay in the ocean for many years and harm sea animals.

Fish, turtles, and birds often eat plastic, thinking it is food. This can make them sick or even kill
them. Some animals also get stuck in fishing nets and cannot escape. Pollution also affects
people because we eat seafood. If the ocean is dirty, the fish we eat may not be safe.

To solve this problem, we must maintain clean oceans by reducing waste. People should recycle
plastic and throw trash in the right place. Factories need better ways to get rid of waste, and
governments should make strict rules. If we stop pollution, we can access clean water and
protect sea animals.
To summarize, sea pollution is dangerous for both animals and humans. If we take care of the
ocean, future generations will have clean water and a healthy planet.

23. Sea pollution is caused by the disposal of wastes and plastic into the sea.

* True

False

24. Plastic will disappear from the sea after a short period of time.

* True

False

25. Sea animals mistake plastic as their food.

* True

False

26. One suggestion to solve the problem of sea pollution is to implement strict rules.

* True

False

27. According to the passage, how are people affected by sea pollution?*

A. We swim in the sea which is full of plastic.

B. We are bitten by sea creatures which eat plastic.

C. We eat seafood which comes from a polluted sea.

D. We throw trash into the ocean.

28. What does the word “This” in the second paragraph mean?*

A. The plastic

B. The food

C. One of the sea animals

D. The fact that sea animals think plastic is their food

V. Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence. Type your answer in each box.

29. The police is trying to crack down business activities that cause lots of people lose
their money. (LAW)* unlawful
30. The of the new regulation is believed to stop littering in the city
area. (IMPLEMENT)* implementation

31. He put up a sign “No ” on his room door and just wanted to stay alone.
(DISTURB)* disturbance

32. Public organizations and agencies will supervise the implementation of the
new law. (GOVERNMENT)* governmental

33. The cave was discovered by an while he was checking the waterfall.
(EXPLORE)* explorer

34. The Japanese people believe eating sea weeds will be very to their health.
(BENEFIT)* beneficial

VI. Look at the entry of the word 'consideration' in a dictionary. Use what you can get
from the entry to complete the sentences.

consideration

UK /kənˌsɪd.əˈreɪ.ʃən/ US /kənˌsɪd.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

(B2) the act of thinking about something carefully

 The whole matter needs careful consideration.

 Three sites are presently under consideration for the new hotel.

 As I was just saying, I think the proposal needs further consideration.

35. You will need to give to your choice of job as it will have effects on your
life.* careful consideration

36. The director will take into the problem of theft at the workplace.* consideration

VII. Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the
same as the sentence printed before it, using the words/phrases given.

Please remember to put suitable punctuation mark (.) at the end of each sentence.

37. “I think you should not take too many courses at the same time.” --> He suggested... *

-> He suggested not taking too many courses at the same time.

38. Although she knows it is unhealthy to eat too much sugar, she still drinks lots of coke
every day. --> In spite of…..*

-> In spite of knowing it is unhealthy to eat too much sugar, she still drinks lots of coke every
day.
39. “I didn’t steal the money, Mom.” --> He denied…*

-> He denied stealing the money.

40. In her opinion, Nha Trang has the same beauty as Phu Quoc’s. --> In her opinion, Nha
Trang is…..*

-> In her opinion, Nha Trang is as beautiful as Phu Quoc.

THIS IS THE END OF THE TEST.